Here’s a look at what’s “out there” about traffic, transit and transportation in Oregon and around the globe (no matter what the clock says, it’s always the morning commute somewhere):

First things first, the ramp from northbound Interstate 5 to Kruse Way remains Wednesday following an early morning truck crash. All lanes of the ramp are expected to be closed into the morning commute. Commueters should plan an alternate route. ODOT Crews are working to have one lane open before the end of morning commute.

From the we-should-probably-talk-about-this-even-if-it-is-hella-morbid files, Car and Driver has taken a 505-page National Transportation Statistics report and visualized the ways we die on the nation’s roads. Among other dark revelations, Americans are most likely to be killed in a traffic crash in clear weather on a Saturday afternoon or early evening. The most dangerous vehicle type: Pickuptrucks (go figure). The group that made up the smallest percentage of fatalities: Bicyclists. “Maybe Portland is right,” the graphic declares. (You know, because we’re Bike City U.S.A. and stuff.) (Car and Driver)

Portland's roads are bad and getting worse, according to the most recent status report issued by the city's transportation bureau on Tuesday. Andrew Theen reports.(The Oregonian)

In Meskel Square, Addis Abeba, Ethiopa, traffic engineers have apparently said “we don’t need no stinkin’ traffic signals" at this chaotic but crash-less crossroads. (Horn honk to Vince for call our attention to the video.)

With bicyclists threatening to boycott Southeast Portland businesses that signed a petition against a city plan to remove parking spots for a new bike lane, one shop owner explains why she signed.(Bike Portland)

Every April since 1974, Tokyo's Metro has introduced a mascot on posters to promote proper passenger etiquette. This year’s mascot is a cute, well-dressed lion who appears to be telling people to not hold up the train as they … leap for a piece of cake sitting on the train platform? (Gizmodo)